Big Bird gets some TLC

Ian Porter

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Just waiting on the paint drying on the rear foot pegs and got the centre stand to paint otherwise she's finished :)

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And the front end is much tidier now

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Lutin

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Wow! Top job there Ian. :thumbsupanim:

You have to be carfeul or you'll be getting commisions. ;)
 

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Lutin said:
Wow! Top job there Ian. :thumbsupanim:

You have to be carfeul or you'll be getting commisions. ;)
Cheers Tony,

I've already got the next bike lined up, although it's not going to be as full on as Big Bird (he says.....)

Just got to spruce Tango up a bit for Ruth
 

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Ian Porter said:
Just got to spruce Tango up a bit for Ruth

Are we going to get a full rundown on this as well?

I take it that you've been using the single that you bought whilst Big Bird was/is being fettled. Though, having just looked it up, you had to fettle that one before it could be used in anger. What's the opinion of the single, by the way?

So, after Tango's been done that'll be three bikes you fettled in quick succesion. Top work all round. :thumbsup:
 

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Yep, been running the F650 since the national really.
It's a cracking little bike and I prefer it to the F800 I rode in NZ, really agile and surprisingly quick.

Not sure if I'll do a rundown on Tango yet but will see what needs doing.

The 650 only really needed a new shock to sort it so it's not been fettled and probably won't be as it's intended to be a winter bike (I have to curb my spending some time)
 

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I've just got back from a little 80 mile spin on Big Bird and all seems ok (did get a bit of misting from a fork seal but that just needed the air blessing from it)

She rides better than ever, suspension is much better (the bike stands even taller!!!) And the brakes are really good with new braided hoses.

Just need to find some time to get out and ride now :)
 
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